Revenue from entrance fees for the Similan Islands reaches 1 million baht per day and the average number of visitors is around 2,000 – 2,500 people per day.
It is reported that Similan Island, located among other larger islands in Phang Nga Province, had about 1,500 – 2,000 visitors daily between January and February 21.
FILE – Similan Islands
Established as a national park in 1982, Similan Islands are an archipelago of 11 islands in the Andaman Sea, 70 km off the coast in Phang Nga Province.
The island is known for its beauty both on the ground and underwater, with coral reefs and the diving experience. The high season is between November and April.
According to national park statistics, a total of 50,299 people visited the island in January, 11,911 Thais and another 38,388 international tourists. This brought in revenue from entrance fees of about 20 million baht.
From February 12 to February 21, the daily average number of visitors is around 2,000–2,500 people. The national park estimates that this will bring in no less than 25 to 30 million baht, or about 900,000 to 1 million per day.
The Ministry of Commerce has officially registered the Sadet Nam Yala Durian as a Geographical Indication product (GI) for Yala Province and plans to export it to China and Malaysia, which is estimated to bring the province more than 2.8 billion baht (80 million U.S. dollars) per year.
The Intellectual Property Department has recognised “Sadet Nam Yala Durian” as a new geographical indication product for Yala, it was made public in early February 2023.
The ministry hopes this will boost Thailand’s fruit export industry, especially for the Chinese and Malaysian markets. The latest announcement is also in line with local economic policies aimed at increasing the prosperity of small farmers.
photo by The Intellectual Property Department
The Sadet Nam Yala durian, with its unique taste and smell, is priced at 190 baht (5.45 U.S. dollars) /kg and brings in up to 80 million U.S. dollars a year for locals.
The Sadet Nam Yala durian is known for its excellent and sweet taste, with a dry, fine and less fibrous texture. (Sadet Nam means drain.) It also has a unique smell and yellow colour with a light or dark spectrum, depending on the breed such as Kanyao, Chanee, Puangmaneepun, Musang King and Ochee.
photo by The Intellectual Property Department
These breeds can be planted all year round. They are well suited to medium altitudes above sea level, above 100 metres, and grow well near mountain hills. They can be harvested every year between July and September.
Thank you to the support of local farmers who helped develop the quality of the product and the packaging, the Yala durian has become one of the most important sources of income in the province, just after the “Bannang Sata Rock Banana”, which was previously registered as a GI product.
“The registration of Sadet Nam Yala durian as a GI product is an important step in promoting Thai agricultural products to the world. It will sustainably increase the value of the product and create more jobs and income for local businesses and farmers.
Community businesses that have a localised product that corresponds to the geographical location and has a well-known and high quality can seek advice from the Intellectual Property Department on the 3rd floor of the Public Service Centre to apply for registration at GI or call the hotline: 1368”
Export Competition
Thai durian exporters are facing competition, especially with Vietnam, after the Chinese government allowed the Vietnamese to export fresh durian to the mainland from July 2022, the same as Thailand.
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It is estimated that Vietnam can harvest up to 1 million tonnes of durian, while the product from Thailand is expected to reach only 7750,000 tonnes.
Vietnam has lower production costs compared to Thailand. They also have a faster route for logistics, which has led several Chinese entrepreneurs who have been operating in Thailand for many decades, or even Thai companies, to expand their business to buy durian from Vietnam, either through individual investment or by working with Chinese companies from eastern Thailand. The deal also seems to take the form of a Vietnamese nominee.
People buy durians from a Vietnamese vendor at Wanzhong International Wholesale Market in Dongxing, south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Dec. 27, 2019. (Xinhua/Yang Chi)
The zoo's Andean Bear named Ben. Zoo officials say they are working to find a way to keep Ben inside his enclosure after he escaped Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, for the second time this month. (JoEllen Toler / St. Louis Zoo via AP)
ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis Zoo officials say they are working to find a way to keep an Andean bear named Ben inside his enclosure after he escaped Thursday for the second time this month.
The bear was outside for less than an hour and was found only about 100 feet away from his habitat, zoo officials said in a statement. The 4-year-old bear, who weighs about 300 pounds, was tranquilized and returned to the enclosure.
Visitors and zoo staff were kept inside zoo buildings during Ben’s escapade.
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The bear escaped on Feb. 7 by tearing apart clips that were attached stainless steel mesh to the frame of the enclosure’s door. He did not wander far and was outside for about 90 minutes before being returned.
In response, the zoo added stainless steel clips with 450 pounds of tensile strength to the mesh. But Ben managed to snap those clips Thursday.
Zoo officials said they are working on alternative ways to secure the enclosure and will seek advice from the Association of Zoos & Aquariums Bear Taxon Advisory Group.
Political hunger strikers Tantawan “Tawan” Tuatulanon, 21, and Orawan “Bam” Phuphong, 23, left Thammasat University Hospital late Friday afternoon, February 24, 2023 to continue their hunger strike outside the Supreme Court.
Protesters set up clear plastic tents for Bam and Tawan to make a sterile room. Inside are two beds with a small air conditioner for them because they are very weak. There is also a steel panel to block people’s approaches.
(Photo by Khaosod / Phinyo Panmeesri)
The two women have been on hunger strike since Jan 18. Their three demands are: reform of the justice system, bail rights for all pre-trial political prisoners and pending for all political parties to support the abolition of the lese majeste and sedition laws.
They still look very frail after being hospitalized at the Thammasat University Hospital.
(Photo by Khaosod / Phinyo Panmeesri)(Photo by Khaosod / Phinyo Panmeesri)
Bung Natiporn Sanesangkhom, an activist who is a close friend of Tawan and Bam, said that both of them were in pretty bad condition. Taiwan has lost much of the weight after 37 days, but the claim has not been fulfilled. This move raises questions for the courts that have the power to decide a person’s life or death.
Suchart Phupong, Bam’s father, stated that because of their long period of fasting, the doctor advised Bam and Tawan not to eat anything during this time. Because it can cause death. All they can eat is rice water.
(Photo by Khaosod / Phinyo Panmeesri)(Photo by Khaosod / Phinyo Panmeesri)
The new, empty Soyuz MS-23 capsule blasts off at the Russian leased Baikonur cosmodrome in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, on Friday, Feb. 24, 2023. a AP)
Russia launched a rescue ship on Friday for two cosmonauts and a NASA astronaut whose original ride home sprang a dangerous leak while parked at the International Space Station.
The new, empty Soyuz capsule should arrive at the orbiting lab on Sunday.
The capsule leak in December was blamed on a micrometeorite that punctured an external radiator, draining it of coolant. The same thing appeared to happen again earlier this month, this time on a docked Russian cargo ship. Camera views showed a small hole in each spacecraft.
Russia has launched a rescue ship for two cosmonauts and a NASA astronaut whose original ride sprang a dangerous leak at the International Space Station. (Roscosmos State Space Corporation via AP)
The Russian Space Agency delayed the launch of the replacement Soyuz, looking for any manufacturing defects. No issues were found, and the agency proceeded with Friday’s predawn launch from Kazakhstan of the capsule with bundles of supplies strapped into the three seats.
Given the urgent need for this capsule, two top NASA officials traveled from the U.S. to observe the launch in person. To everyone’s relief, the capsule safely reached orbit nine minutes after liftoff — “a perfect ride to orbit,” NASA Mission Control’s Rob Navias reported from Houston.
A Russian spacecraft is docked at the International Space Station (ISS). The Russian space corporation Roscosmos said Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023 that Russia will extend its participation in the International Space Station until 2028. (Sergei Korsakov, Roscosmos State Space Corporation via AP)
Officials had determined it was too risky to bring NASA’s Frank Rubio and Russia’s Sergey Prokopyev and Dmitri Petelin back in their damaged Soyuz next month as originally planned. With no coolant, the cabin temperature would spike during the trip back to Earth, potentially damaging computers and other equipment, and exposing the suited-up crew to excessive heat.
Until the new Soyuz pulls up, emergency plans call for Rubio to switch to a SpaceX crew capsule that’s docked at the space station. Prokopyev and Petelin remain assigned to their damaged Soyuz in the unlikely need for a fast getaway. Having one less person on board would keep the temperature down to a hopefully manageable level, Russian engineers concluded.
The damaged Soyuz will return to Earth with no one aboard by the end of March, so engineers can examine it.
The new, empty Soyuz MS-23 capsule blasts off at the Russian leased Baikonur cosmodrome in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, on Friday, Feb. 24, 2023. (Ivan Timoshenko/Roscosmos State Space Corporation via AP)
The three men launched in this Soyuz last September on what should have been a six-month mission. They’ll now stay in space for a full year, until a new capsule is ready for their crew replacements for liftoff in September. It was their Soyuz that just launched with no one on board.
The damaged supply ship was filled with trash and cut loose over the weekend, burning up in the atmosphere as originally planned.
FILE The International Space Station (ISS). (Roscosmos State Space Corporation via AP, File)
“The Russians are continuing to take a really close look” at both spacecraft leaks, NASA’s deputy space station program manager Dana Weigel told reporters earlier this week. “They’re looking at everything … to try to understand that.”
NASA has a fresh crew of four launching atop a SpaceX rocket early Monday morning from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center. SpaceX’s William Gerstenmaier said the four astronauts returning to Earth in a few weeks already have inspected the Dragon capsule that will carry them home and “it all checked out fine.”
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After a video clip showing tourists on a floating inner tube in Pai, Mae Hong Son, went viral, Acting Sub-Lieutenant Panuwat Katnark, Director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) (Mae Hong Son), told reporters that this was rather a new one.
After visiting the site and talking to the entrepreneur, he said that this represented the province’s tourism boom. Since January 2023, visitor numbers have increased sharply compared to the same period last year.
In 2022, the province’s tourism industry surpassed 2019’s record of 1.42 million visitors, with 1.55 million. At the moment, about 15-20 percent of the visitors are foreigners. If there are no external factors, it is estimated that the number of international tourists in Pai will increase again to about 35-40 percent.
The current occupancy rate is 62.62 percent. Normally, the number of tourists declines between February and May due to the rise in temperature and smog bushfire problems. However, this year the situation is better as it rained in February and the temperatures are not too hot. This has resulted in tourists choosing to stay in the region. Businesses: accommodation, car rental, restaurants, tour guides and souvenir shops, have benefited.
In addition, the Pai Canyon has become a famous tourist attraction, as tourists can admire the sunset here from 5 pm.
Tube floating has become a new source of income for entrepreneurs and is creating more jobs for local people. TAT had tried to promote the “Mango Sticky Rice Festival” with Walking Street in April/May last year and got a great response.
However, Acting Sub-Lieutenant Panuwat stressed that shopkeepers must prioritise the safety of tourists and that it is prohibited to sell alcohol during activities. They must ensure that litter is removed from the area. They must also advise tourists to wear appropriate clothing when entering the communal areas or religious sites.
TV journalist Dylan Lyons, 24, poses for a photo with his girlfriend, left, and mom at the Florida Association of Broadcast Journalists awards ceremony on May 7, 2022 in Orlando, Fla. Lyons, a journalist with Spectrum 13 News in Orlando, was shot and killed Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, while covering a story about a murdered woman. (Jonathan Galed via AP)
FLORIDA (AP) – A man riding in a car with his cousin shot and killed another passenger then returned to the same neighborhood near Orlando hours later and shot four more people, killing a journalist covering the original shooting and a 9-year-old girl, Florida police and witnesses said.
Orange County Sheriff John Mina characterized the shootings Wednesday as random acts of violence. Mina said during a news conference that 19-year-old Keith Melvin Moses has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the initial shooting that killed Nathacha Augustin, 38, and that “numerous more charges” would follow.
Spectrum News 13 identified the slain reporter as Dylan Lyons. Photographer Jesse Walden was also wounded. Mina said Walden has been talking to investigators while being treated at a hospital.
This image released by the Orange County, Fla., Sheriff’s Office shows Keith Melvin Moses. (Orange County Sheriff’s Office via AP)
The two were in an unmarked news vehicle on Wednesday afternoon covering the first homicide when a man approached and shot them, Mina said. The man then went to a nearby home where he fatally shot T’yonna Major and critically wounded the girl’s mother. Officials have not released the mother’s name.
Mina said Thursday that investigators do not know the motive for any of the shootings. He said Moses is a known gang member but that the shootings didn’t appear to be gang-related. It was not clear if Moses knew that two of the victims were journalists and Mina noted that their vehicle didn’t look like a typical news van or feature the station’s logo.
The sheriff said when deputies arrested Moses they seized a Glock semiautomatic weapon that “was still hot to the touch, meaning it had just been fired, and there were no more rounds.”
Body camera footage released by the sheriff’s office shows Moses apparently resisting arrest. After deputies take him to the ground, Moses repeatedly yells that he can’t breathe and that deputies are killing him, according to the video. Moses complained he was hurt and was taken to a hospital where he attacked medical staff, Mina said. He has since refused to speak with detectives.
Orange County Sheriff John Mina addresses the media during a press conference about multiple shootings, Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, in Orlando, Fla.(Ricardo Ramirez Buxeda/Orlando Sentinel via AP)
The Office of the Public Defender for Orange and Osceola counties, which is representing Moses, declined to comment.
A man who called 911 after Augustin was shot told investigators that he was driving around smoking cannabis with her when he spotted Moses, his cousin, walking along a road. He said Moses “seemed down” so he offered him a ride, according to an arrest affidavit. Moses climbed into the backseat, behind Augustin, and about 30 seconds later the driver said he “heard a loud bang” and saw blood on Augustin’s face.
He said he stopped and Moses fled. The driver called 911.
He told investigators that Moses and Augustin didn’t know each other and that he didn’t hear the two exchange any words before the shot was fired.
Deputies first went to the Pine Hills area, just northwest of Orlando, at around 11 a.m. Wednesday following the shooting of Augustin. About five hours later, 911 calls began coming in from the same area. Police found the journalists who had been shot being helped by a news crew from another station, WFTV.
“I want to acknowledge the brave WFTV news crew who was there and witnessed the shooting and rendered aid to the victims until our deputies arrived,” Mina said.
The pop-up memorial for slain Spectrum News 13 journalist Dylan Lyons is shown at the University of Central Florida Nicholson School of Communications in Orlando, Fla., Thursday, Feb. 23, (Joe Burbank /Orlando Sentinel via AP)
Lyons was born and raised in Philadelphia, and graduated from the University of Central Florida, the station said. Before joining Spectrum News, he worked for a station in Gainesville.
“(Lyons) took his job very seriously. He loved his career. He loved what he did,” said Spectrum Sports 360 reporter and friend Josh Miller. “He loved the community, telling the stories of people, reporting on the news, and he was just passionate about what he did.”
Rachel Lyons, the reporter’s older sister, is raising money for his funeral via GoFundMe. She wrote that Lyons would have turned 25 in March. He is also survived by his parents and fiancée.
In a recorded message sent to parents Thursday, Pine Hill Elementary School Principal Latonya Smothers said the 9-year-old T’yonna was a “kind and beautiful young girl with an infectious smile.”
During Thursday’s news conference, State Attorney Monique H. Worrell said her office had received multiple calls asking why Moses was not in custody from previous offenses.
“This individual’s only adult offense was a possession of marijuana, 4.6 grams of marijuana, that my office did not charge because when you have a quantity that low, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement does not test the substance, and that means the state’s attorneys office cannot prove the case,” she said.
Worrell said she was prohibited by Florida law from discussing any juvenile charges Moses might have faced. Earlier, Mina said Moses had faced at least two gun-related charges as a juvenile, including possession of a firearm by a minor and armed robbery.
Karine Jean-Pierre, the White House press secretary, said “our hearts go out” to the families of those killed in Wednesday’s shooting
“Too many lives are being ripped apart by gun violence,” she said. “The president continues to call on Congress to act on gun safety, and for state officials to take action at the state level.”
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hasn’t publicly commented on the shooting. Earlier this week, the Republican governor and likely 2024 presidential candidate made stops in three major Democratic metro areas — New York, Philadelphia and Chicago — to extol tough-on-crime laws that he has signed in Florida and to criticize “woke” culture and anti-police sentiment.
A person sits in front of the pop-up memorial for slain Spectrum News 13 journalist Dylan Lyons at the University of Central Florida Nicholson School of Communications in Orlando, Fla., Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023. (Joe Burbank /Orlando Sentinel via AP)
In recent months, DeSantis has expressed support for constitutional carry legislation, which would eliminate the requirement for concealed weapons permits in Florida. The phrase “constitutional carry” refers to the view that the right to bear arms guaranteed by the Second Amendment negates any need for a permit or license to carry a gun in public, either openly or concealed.
Worldwide, 40 journalists were reported killed last year, plus another two this year before Wednesday, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists. One of those was in the U.S.
Jeff German, who covered politics and corruption for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, was found dead outside his home in September after being stabbed multiple times. Former Clark County Public Administrator Robert Telles, who had been a frequent subject of German’s reporting, has pleaded not guilty to a murder charge.
In 2015, Virginia reporter Alison Parker and cameraman Adam Ward were shot and killed during their live TV broadcast for CBS affiliate WDBJ7. The gunman, a former reporter for the TV station, killed himself hours later.
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Frisaro reported from Fort Lauderdale, Fischer reported from Miami; Associated Press writer Stefanie Dazio in Los Angeles and Curt Anderson in Miami contributed to this report.
In the wake of the devastating earthquake that has ravaged cities across Turkey and Syria, we cordially invite the Thailand community to join us for a one-of-a-kind Fundraising Gala to show our support for all those that have been affected by this tragedy.
Bangkok (16 February 2023) We are pleased to announce the Hand in Hand Fundraising Gala is set to take place on March 5th at the iconic Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park forthose that have been severely affected by the devastating earthquakes throughout Turkey and Syria.
As you probably have seen in the news, the loss of life has surpassed 28,000 in addition to entire cities left in crumbles, families torn apart and limited housing from the freezing temperatures. We are heartbroken beyond words to witness the scenes unfold and we believe this time, thoughts and prayers are just not enough. Though we, in Thailand, are far, we still have the chance to help those who are in desperate need which makes this cause extremely important.
The one-night gala will see some of Bangkok’s top restaurants converge with top-tier wine suppliers, cocktail makers and beverage experts for a night of fine dining, live music and a diverse silent auction options. Canapes and dinner will be a collaborative effort served by:
Pichaya “Pam” Utharntharm (Potong) Paolo Vitaletti (Appia & Peppina) Chalee Kader (Wana Yook) Dylan Jones and Bo Sonvisava (Bo.lan) Tim Butler (Eat Me) Top Russell & Michelle Goh (Mia) Pepe Dasi Jimenez (Vilas) Thierry Drapeau (Signature) Mirco Keller (Keller) Andrew Martin (80/20) Garima Arora (Gaa) Chef Ton (Le Du) Chef Yoon (Akira Back) Tam Chudaree (Baan Tepa) David Hartwig (IGNIV) Ferran Tadeo (Embassy Room)
Drinks will be graciously sponsored by Wine Garage, Zuma Bar, Fin Wines, italasia, Full Moon Brewery, Soul Wines, Beervana, Bootleggers and MORE.
We are also honored to host the Ambassador of Turkey who will join us for the evening in solidarity with the people affected. The Hand in Hand Gala is dedicated to sending 100% of the proceeds directly to The World Central Kitchen by Jose Andres.
The evening will start at 7pm with ticket prices set at B12,000 net per person including cocktail hour with canapes, a silent auction, live music and dinner hosted by the influential MC, Matthew Dean.
For those who aren’t able to join the event but would still like to contribute; there are several options for donations on the booking site, starting at B500.
The diverse silent auction will include dinner vouchers from impossible-to-book restaurants including Samrub For Thai, Gaggan, Haawm and Suhring in addition to local art, hotel stays across Asia, Topgolf vouchers and much more.
We sincerely thank you for taking the time to read about our mission and greatly
appreciate it if you could share through your respected publications. Please do let us know if you would like to also get involved with our fundraising efforts or have any inquiries. We would be immensely grateful if you could share this message with as many people as you can to help spread the message and show our love for the two countries.
Hand in Hand Earthquake Relief Gala Date – March 5th, 2023 Time– 7pm-late Location- Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park, 199 Soi Sukhumvit 22 Tickets- B12,000 net per person Instagram- @Hand_in_Hand_Th Reservation Booking Link – https://megatix.in.th/events/hand-in-hand-earthquake-relief-gala
Wang Zhong Wang supermarket in Bangkok (photo by Khaosod / Chavalit Panyong)
Chinese supermarkets have become a popular tourist attraction for Chinese travelers, Chinese expatriates in Thailand, teenagers, and fans of Chinese actors and actresses.
Prachachat Business reports that Chinese supermarkets, or supermarkets selling special or imported products such as food, drinks and spices from China, have become a new trend in Thai retail. The business experienced a boom in the Bangkok area and in department stores.
Wang Zhong Wang is one of the major Chinese supermarkets with several branches in Bangkok, including Yaowarat [China Town], Chulalongkorn University, Ladkrabang and Thiam Ruam Mit.
Wang Zhong Wang supermarket in Bangkok (photo by Khaosod / Chavalit Panyong)Wang Zhong Wang supermarket in Bangkok (photo by Khaosod / Chavalit Panyong)Wang Zhong Wang supermarket in Bangkok (photo by Khaosod / Chavalit Panyong)
The shop has also leased into popular department stores such as MBK, Terminal 21 Rama 3 and Silom Edge. Wang Zhong Wang also has a branch near Chiang Mai’s historic landmark, Pratu Tha Phae.
Lim Hiang Ha, a 2-unit buildings supermarket on the ground floor of the New Empire Hotel, sells various Chinese products, including sweets, drinks, ingredients and seasonal products such as moon cakes.
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Although the shop has only one branch, it constantly promotes itself by participating in various exhibitions, such as the event at Central Bangna in October 2022.
Ho Chia positions itself as both a retail and wholesale seller to Chinese restaurants and supermarkets. The shop operates a pop-up shop that caters to fans of Chinese actors and singers such as Jackson Wang, Xiao Zhan and Wang Yibo. Ho Chia focuses on importing limited edition products and special collections in collaboration with Chinese superstars.
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The company also offers picture stands and display stands. Ho Chia is located at Biz Town in Town, Unit B10, 456/15, Soi Ladprao 94. Sometimes it participates in a department shop exhibition, such as at Central World and The Mall Thapra.
China Chiangmai Supermarket is the leading supplier in Chiang Mai. The shop is located on the old city wall, on Arak Road, near the public park Nong Buak Had. Besides the usual food and beverages, the shop also offers seasonal items such as a red envelope and decorative items for Chinese New Year and a moon cake for the Moon Festival.
China Chiangmai Supermarket / photo by KhaosodChina Chiangmai Supermarket / photo by Khaosod
Rescuers operate rescue machineries to conduct rescue works at the site of a collapsed coal mine in Alxa Left Banner of Alxa League, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Feb. 23, 2023. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)
HOHHOT, Feb. 24 (Xinhua) — The death toll in a mine collapse in north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region rose to six, with 47 others still missing, according to the rescue headquarters Friday.
The search and rescue efforts resumed after a halt caused by a massive landslide at the rescue site. Rescuers have recovered six people from debris, after the open-pit mine collapsed in Alxa Left Banner at around 1 p.m. Wednesday.
Rescue vehicles work at the site of a collapsed coal mine in Alxa League, north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Feb. 23, 2023. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)
Rescuers have brought out 10 people from the debris, including the dead and six injured ones, who were immediately sent to hospital, according to the regional rescue headquarters.
The collapse happened at the open-pit mine in Alxa League around 1 p.m. Wednesday, and was followed by a massive landslide at around 6 p.m. Wednesday, halting the search and rescue efforts until Thursday morning.
Rescue vehicles work at the site of a collapsed coal mine in Alxa League, north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Feb. 23, 2023. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)
Chang Zhigang, head of the rescue team under the headquarters and director of the regional emergency management department, said at a press conference held Thursday afternoon that 19 work safety experts and 919 rescue workers, aided by 156 pieces of equipment and vehicles, were involved in the search and rescue efforts at the collapsed mine.
Rescue vehicles work at the site of a collapsed coal mine in Alxa League, north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Feb. 23, 2023. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)
There are still risks of secondary disasters at the site, and experts are conducting on-site investigation and evaluation to optimize rescue plans and ensure safety.
Altogether 45 medical workers and 15 ambulances have been dispatched to carry out first aid at the rescue site. A green channel has been set up to quickly transport the injured to a nearby hospital for treatment.
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Among the six injured, one suffered severe injuries, while the other five sustained minor injuries.
The cause of the mine slope collapse is under investigation. Those involved are under police control.
The regional authority has launched a massive workplace safety overhaul following this mine accident.
Tube floating has become a new source of income for entrepreneurs and is creating more jobs for local people. TAT had tried to promote the “Mango Sticky Rice Festival” with Walking Street in April/May last year and got a great response.
